2024 Ford F 150 Super Cab Gas
Common Problems
Ranked from 97 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Headlights too bright and blinding
48complaintsHigh severityOtherHeadlights are excessively bright, causing temporary blindness and difficulty seeing for oncoming drivers.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical System Malfunction
10complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe digital gauge cluster screen frequently flickers, distorts, or shuts off and back on, leading to driver distraction.
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Transmission Issues
10complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe 10R80 transmission experiences hard shifting, delayed shifts, and clunks, especially during cold starts.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Brake System Failure
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe brake system has failed multiple times, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Forward collision avoidance system failures
5complaintsHigh severityElectricalContacts reported failures in the forward collision avoidance system, including non-functioning alerts and system malfunctions during driving.
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Brake System Issues
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe anti-lock brake system and hill start assist have multiple failures, sometimes leading to loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Performance Issues
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine has multiple issues including stalling at idle and vibrations at high speeds, often without warning lights.
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Engine Stall at Idle
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters and stalls at idle, especially after a cold start, affecting the vehicle's reliability.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Service brake issues
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesContacts reported service brake malfunctions, including white smoke from rear wheels and unexpected acceleration while reversing.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.